Preparations allow travelers to fully enjoy the race weekend without transportation problems.
Zandvoort is preparing for the Formula 1 weekend from Friday, August 23 to Sunday, August 25, 2024. This year, a new trial will be held in which taxi drivers can apply for a pass to offer their services in the surrounding areas. These passage tickets are valid for Aerdenhout, Bentveld, Overveen and the Ramplaankwartier in Haarlem.
Although this arrangement increases accessibility for taxi customers, certain restrictions remain in place. Taxis with a passing permit are not allowed to enter the village of Zandvoort itself or Bloemendaal aan Zee. These taxis may drop off their customers at specific roundabouts: the roundabout at Nieuw Unicum and the roundabout at the intersection of the Brouwerskolkweg and the Zeeweg, near the pancake house.
It is crucial for residents and visitors to plan in advance and verify which taxis have these passes. For example, if you need a taxi for a ride to the closed village or Bloemendaal aan Zee, you must call a taxi company that is located in Zandvoort or Bloemendaal aan Zee and that has a pass for these specific areas.
However, if your travel destination is within the non-closed area, such as Bentveld, Aerdenhout, Overveen or the Ramplaankwartier, you can use one of the taxi companies participating in this trial. For example, consider a ride from Schiphol to Bentveld, from Overveen to the hospital in Haarlem or from the Ramplaankwartier to Haarlem station. This information and the participating taxi companies can be found on the page “Taxis during Formula 1 weekend".
To avoid being without transportation during the race weekend, it is wise to contact your usual taxi center well in advance. Ask them if they are in possession of the necessary passage permit. This prevents surprises and ensures that your taxi can reach your home, work or destination in Zandvoort or the surrounding areas without any problems.
The test with passage proofs has both advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, it provides an organized and regulated way to manage traffic flow during the busy race weekend. This can reduce traffic congestion and ensure a smoother flow of taxis to key destinations outside the closed zones. On the other hand, it can be confusing for some travelers, especially if they are not aware of the specific restrictions and requirements of the permits.
A taxi driver from Haarlem, who wishes to remain anonymous, says: “This arrangement can help reduce traffic chaos, but it is important that customers are well informed. Otherwise they could be faced with unpleasant surprises.” A resident of Overveen adds: “I think it is a good measure, but I hope there are enough taxis available to come to our area.”
It is clear that the trial with passing permits during the Formula 1 weekend in Zandvoort is a step towards better organized and regulated taxi services. For residents and visitors, this means that they must plan well in advance and inform their taxi company to ensure a problem-free journey.
